Early Years Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs (WMJobs) is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years department at Red Hill CE Primary School. This term-time role is 31 hours 25 minutes per week (08:40–15:25), on-site, with a permanent contract. Start date ASAP.

The successful candidate will support children in EY, contribute to the EY curriculum, and participate in observation-based assessments while upholding safeguarding and the school ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in Early Years settings.
• Knowledge of the Early Years curriculum.
• Understanding of observation-based assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support our Early Years department in delivering the curriculum.
• Contribute to observation-based assessments for progress tracking.
• Work as part of a collaborative school team to support learning.
• Engage children with creative and play-based learning activities.
• Support the school ethos and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Early Years experience

Observation-based assessments

Play-based learning

Flexible and energetic

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Early Years
Salary: £19,713 - £20,026 per annum
Hours: 08:40 - 15:25 Monday to Friday, term time only plus TED days
Location: Red Hill CE Primary School
Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

The Governors and staff of our large church school are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years department. This is an exciting opportunity to part of our Early Years department which is evolving as part of our new Early Years vision. The role will be term time only: 31 hours 25 minutes (8.40am – 15.25) per week.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of supporting children within the primary age range/school setting, specifically with Early Years
• Will have experience and knowledge of the Early Years curriculum
• Will have an understanding of observation based assessments
• Have a passion for working with Early Years children and setting the foundations of their educational career
• Have a secure understanding of play based learning as well as the importance of strong foundations
• Have experience/interest in working with children with specific and/or complex needs
• Have high expectations for our children’s progress and overall achievement
• Take an imaginative and creative approach to curriculum learning that captures the children’s interest
• Be flexible, forward thinking, innovative and highly energetic
• Have an understanding of how children learn, including social/emotional development.
• Have a passion for quality teaching and learning, enabling the best outcomes for our children.
• Be able to work well as part of our whole school team and school community
• Support our Christian ethos as a church school

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, friendly and committed team of staff
• Children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and eager to learn
• A supportive school community of staff, parents and Governors
• A commitment to your professional development
• A central location

Our school is a committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to and enhanced DBS check. Visits are warmly welcomed and recommended: Attending a tour is encouraged; please contact the school office to book one of the following dates & times:

17 September 2026 @ 09:30

18 September 2026 @ 13:30

24 September 2026 @ 16:00

Interviews will take place on 29 September 2026

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity:We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 26 September 2026

Attached documents
TA2 job description and person specification - EYFS.pdf